Un Tranquilo Refugio en el PaZIHfico

This is from yesterday's Expat Insider Mexico:

Court Ruling Allows Uber to Operate at Mexico’s Airports

A new federal court ruling has granted Uber a suspensión definitiva (definitive suspension) allowing its drivers to legally pick up and drop off passengers at more than 70 airports across Mexico, including Mexico City, Cancún, Guadalajara, Monterrey, and Tijuana.

The decision, issued by Judge Blanca Lilia Ochoa of the District Court on Administrative Matters, bars federal authorities – including the National Guard – from detaining or sanctioning Uber drivers operating within airport zones.

The order applies only to Uber and does not extend to other rideshare platforms such as Didi or inDrive.

This authorization does not grant unrestricted access inside airport terminals. Authorities have not yet defined which security zones or pickup areas Uber drivers may use, and no additional regulations have been issued on how these services will operate on federal property.

Until now, Uber drivers risked fines, detentions, and even being turned away at airports.

The amparo (injunction) case still isn’t over, but the ruling is a key milestone in recognizing rideshare services on federal property. But don’t hold your breath because it could be modified or overturned once a final ruling is issued.

Uber welcomed the decision, calling it a positive move for mobility, tourism, and passenger choice, especially ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, when millions of travelers are expected to arrive in Mexico.

The ruling just came down, so we’ll see how things shake out. Fingers crossed.